FISCAL SUPPORT MANAGER

State of Arkansas; Little Rock, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Arkansas Department of Human Services seeks a Fiscal Support Manager to oversee daily fiscal operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of transactions and reports. You will supervise staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and support budgets and financial reporting.

We value strong analysis, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through complex fiscal processes. This role supports safeguarding vulnerable Arkansans while offering pension benefits and generous state

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Three years of experience in fiscal support, accounting, or financial management.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the fiscal support team, delegating tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, and budget analysis.
• Ensure compliance with state financial policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Provide financial guidance and training to staff on best practices and systems.
• Assist in the preparation of budget requests and reports for executive review.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial needs are met.

Skills

Cost allocation knowledge

PACAP requirements

Federal claiming rules

Supervisory experience

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

AASIS/SAP/S4HANA

AlloCAP

CVT

EasyRMTS

AlloTrac

Job description

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Position Number: 22145092
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: October 6, 2026

Preferred qualifications, specific skills and/or professional background details

Strong knowledge of cost allocation principles, PACAP requirements, and federal claiming rules.

• Experience supervising fiscal staff and overseeing daily cost allocation or reporting operations.
• Proficiency with AASIS/SAP/S4HANA, AlloCAP™, CVT, EasyRMTS™, AlloTrac™, and related fiscal interfaces.
• Ability to analyze financial data, reconcile reports, and prepare compliant federal submissions.
• Ability to identify division level operational changes affecting cost allocation and provide guidance.

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series: Fiscal Support – Competitive

Classification: Fiscal Support Manager

Class Code: FFS03C

Pay Grade: SGS09

Salary Range: $69,395 - $102,705

Job Summary

The Fiscal Support Manager oversees the daily operations of the fiscal support team, ensuring that all financial transactions, records, and reports are accurate and completed on time. This role includes supervising staff, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and providing support in the preparation of budgets and financial reports.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage the fiscal support team, delegating tasks and ensuring efficient workflow.Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, and budget analysis.Ensure compliance with state financial policies, procedures, and regulations.Provide financial guidance and training to staff on best practices and systems.Assist in the preparation of budget requests and reports for executive review.Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial needs are met.

Knowledge and Skills

Solid understanding of state fiscal management practices and accounting systems.Strong supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.Ability to review complex financial documents and identify discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred. Three years of experience in fiscal support, accounting, or financial management. One year of supervisory experience.

Licensure/Certifications

N/AOTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.